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Geotechnical Engineer Lab Test

Location:
South Korea
Posted:
July 02, 2023

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Areas of Expertise:

. Soil Mechanics

. Foundation Design

. Embankments

. Rock Mechanics

. Geophysics

. Structural Geology

. Mineralogy

. Physics

Education

B.Sc.Eng., Geological Engineering (civil-geotechnical engineering option),

University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, May 1995.

B.Sc., Physics, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince

Edward Island, Canada, May 1986.

Masters Courses in Astronomy (7), Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova

Scotia, Canada, May 1990, incomplete.

Association Membership(s)

The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geoscientists of

Alberta, Canada (APEGA): Engineer in Training (E.I.T.).

Training

Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response 40-hour Initial Training

Certificate, Myounghee Noh & Associates, LLC., Aiea, Hawaii, USA, April

2012.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

A civil-geotechnical engineer with seven (7) total years of experience in

the geotechnical engineering field including site reconnaissance &

investigations, preparation of boring logs using the gINT W (Geological

Integrator) computer software program, analysis of boring data, engineering

analysis and data reduction using the computer software programs Slope W,

Grapher and Surfer, and geological cross-sections for integration into

final reports. As well, I have working experience in deep and shallow

foundation design, geotechnical and environmental soil sampling, drilling

inspection, lab testing, construction monitoring, communication with

client, report and proposal preparation and technical writing.

Professional History (selected):

Beautiful Environmental Construction Co., Ltd.

Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea

Assistant Engineer

March 2012 to Feb. 2013

. Soil Remediation of Contaminated Features in the SEK Fields (Lot B),

South-East Kuwait Oil Fields, Kuwait: Performed site investigations &

inspections, report writing, and analysis (with GS E & C as well).

AMEC Earth & Environmental Limited

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Geotechnical Engineer

March 2004 to June 2004 (part-time, causal employee)

. Horizon Project, Fort McMurray, AB. / CNRL, Calgary, AB.: Performed

slope stability analysis, borehole log preparation, and data reduction.

Passed the National Professional Practice Examination, April 2004, now

eligible for licensure, P.Eng., with approval and registration.

Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate, Environmental

Health Professionals, Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Jan. 2003.

40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste for Workers and 24-hour First Responders

Certification Program, ETAC, Anaheim, CA., Feb. 1999.

OSHA 8-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Refresher

Training Course, Environmental Health Professionals, Ltd., Calgary,

Alberta, Canada, Feb. 2003.

Construction Safety Training System Certification, CSTS, v. 3.2, Alberta

Construction Safety Association, Alberta, Canada, Jan. 2003.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT):

Drilling Inspector, Level 2, May 2002.

Mistake-Free Grammar and Proofreading Certificate, Careertrack, Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania, USA., June 2002.

Citizenship

Canadian

Countries Worked In

Canada, Korea, United States, Kuwait

Language Proficiency

English (native), French, Korean (elementary)

Curtis Engineering Associates, Ltd.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Geotechnical Engineer

May 2003 to July 2003

. Proposed Commercial Development, 200 Country Hills Landing NW., Calgary,

AB. / Bently Construction, Inc., Calgary, AB.: Soil inspection, lab test

scheduling, engineering analysis for spread footings/piles and report

writing.

Bridgefield Housing Development Project, Bridgefield Drive and 1 Avenue

North, Airdrie, AB. / TC Engineering, Ltd., Calgary, AB.: Drilling

inspection, lab test scheduling, engineering analysis for spread

footings/piles and report writing.

. Proposed Barn and Shop, Springbank, AB. / Small Bone Developments, Ltd.,

Calgary, AB.: Soil inspection, lab test scheduling, engineering analysis

for spread footings/piles and report writing.

. Proposed Commercial Buildings, 4307-130 Avenue SE., Calgary, AB. /

Bentall Real Estate Services, Ltd., 301, 240-4th Avenue SW., Calgary,

AB.: Soil inspection, lab test scheduling, engineering analysis for

spread footings/piles and report writing.

. Norcana Building, 4860-25th Street SE., Calgary, AB. / Partners

Drilling, Ltd., Calgary, AB.: Bearing inspection of footing subgrade and

report.

. Addition to Alliance Church, 614 Central Avenue West, Linden, AB. /

Alliance Church, Linden, AB.: Bearing inspection of footing subgrade and

report.

. Addition to Existing Building, 10456 Southport Road SW., Calgary, AB. /

Landis Construction Alberta, Ltd., Calgary, AB.: Bearing inspection of

footing subgrade and report.

. Inspection of Foundation Footings, 74 & 78 Creek Springs Road, Airdrie,

AB. / Cuzin Homes, Airdrie, AB.: Inspection of footing for insulation in

stairwell area.

Golder Associates, Ltd.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Geotechnical Engineer

October 2002 to April 2003 (laid off work)

. Block 4, Lot 37 Swan Group Subdivision, The Swan Group, Inc. / Urban

Systems, Ltd., Canmore, AB.: Drilling inspection, lab test scheduling,

engineering analysis for spread footings and report writing.

. BFI - South Calgary Landfill: Slope Stability Assessment Effect of

Surface Water, BFI Waste Systems, Shawnessy, Calgary, AB.: Site

investigation, slope stability analysis using Slope W, and report

writing.

. Peigan Substation Upgrade, SNC-Lavalin ATP, Inc., Peigan Reserve, AB.:

Drilling inspection, lab test scheduling, engineering analysis for pile

foundations and report writing.

. Springbank Hill II, Phases 2 and 3, Deep Fills Report, IBIWN, Calgary,

AB.: Wrote deep fills report for phases 2 and 3 of the project.

. Forest Crowne Storm Water Management Project, Sunbow Consulting, Ltd.,

Kimberley, BC.: Drilling inspection, as well as report writing.

L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Ltd.

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Geotechnical Engineering Designer

May 2001 to July 2002 (laid off work)

.

. Southern States Correctional Facility, State of New Jersey, Maurice River

Township, NJ.: Engineering analysis involving settlement calculations

for piles and spread footings, including elastic settlement and

consolidation, as well as differential settlement.

. Breezewood Truck Wash Facility, Blue Beacon International, Inc., Bedford

County, PA.: Engineering analysis including evaluation of slope

stability and soil bearing capacity, soil sample and boring log reviews,

and report preparation.

. Moon-Clinton Office Addition, L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Inc.,

Coraopolis, PA.: Engineering analysis involving soil bearing capacity

and settlement, boring log reviews, and report preparation.

. Mercer County Replacement Prison, Mercer County Commissioners, Mercer

County, PA.: Engineering analysis involving soil bearing capacity and

settlement, lab test and boring log reviews, and report preparation.

. Holy Trinity Parish Expansion, Holy Trinity Parish, Westmoreland County,

PA.: Site investigation, boring plan layout, lab test and boring log

reviews, and report preparation.

. Confluence Reservoir Improvement, Confluence Municipal Authority,

Somerset County, PA.: Test pit oversight, logging, and boring log

review.

. Dixon Run #3 Mine - AMD Passive Treatment Facility, EME Homer City

Generation, L.P., Indiana County, PA.: Test pit oversight, logging, and

boring log review.

. Colver Metal Storage Garage, Cambria Township Supervisors, Cambria

County, PA.: Test pit oversight, logging, and boring log review.

.

398-302 North Olden Avenue, New Jersey Department of Environmental

Protection, Trenton, NJ.: Geotechnical oversight for underground tank

removal and excavation of contaminated soil, excavation specifications

(slope stability), and report preparation.

. Genpower Earley's Cogeneration Facility, Hertford County, NC.:

Engineering analysis including settlement and soil bearing capacity, lab

test and boring log reviews, CPT analysis, and report preparation.

. Susquehanna River Bridge, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, PA. (was in

progress): Developed the draft exploration plan, schedule of proposed

borings and engineers cost estimate form. Reviewed drilling and

surveying data from previous reports, evaluated pile and spread footing

foundation design, drilling log reviews, and aided in report preparation.

. Seward Repowering, Duke Flour Daniel, PA. (was in progress): Engineering

analysis and review of carbon refuse moisture content data, supervision

of fly and bottom ash lab testing, etc.

Terracon Geotechnique, Ltd.

Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada

Staff Geotechnical Engineer

July 2000 to December 2000

. Suncor Energy: Boundary Dyke and Dyke 11A Shear Key Projects and Wood

Creek Dam Project, Athabasca Oil Sands Region, AB.: Construction

monitoring including excavation, material placement, compaction testing

of fill material, and reading of slope and shear indicators for major

boundary dyke and dam site areas.

. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, AB.: Site assessment of slope

stability for residence construction and subdivisional development for

various lots in the Clearwater Flood Plain along Draper Road, proposal

and report preparation.

Dames and Moore / URS Corporation

Los Angeles, California, USA

Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Jan. 99 to July 2000

. East Central Interceptor Sewer Project, Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6, City of

Los Angeles, CA.: Reduction of lab data (direct shear, sieve analysis,

Atterberg limits, unconfined compression, moisture and density,

consolidation, and compaction) for more than 280 borings. Managed data

files, performed lab testing (direct shear, sieve analysis, Atterberg

limits, moisture and density, unconfined compression and consolidation),

and provided soil sample descriptions when required. Kept records of

tests called for by the client and those tests that were actually able to

be done in the lab. Prepared summary tables for the data and integrated

all this material into the final report. Also, performed field soil

sampling for index, strength, and environmental testing.

. Northeast Interceptor Sewer Project, Phase 1 and Supplemental, City of

Los Angeles, CA.: Reduction of lab data (direct shear, sieve analysis,

Atterberg limits, unconfined compression, moisture and density,

consolidation, and compaction) for more than 60 borings. Managed data

files, performed lab testing (direct shear, sieve analysis, Atterberg

limits, moisture and density, unconfined compression and consolidation),

and provided soil sample descriptions when required. Kept records of

tests called for by the client and those tests that were actually able to

be done in the lab. Prepared summary tables for the data and integrated

all this material into the final report.

. Van Nuys Airport Tower Terminal, Santa Monica Low Flow Sewer Diversion

Structure, Venice Dual Force Sewer Main, Chautauqua Dual Force Sewer Main

in the Los Angeles Area and Kenai Airport Tower Terminal in Alaska:

Performed the above requirements for these various projects.

. South Coast Metro Center, Costa Mesa, California: Cone Penetration test

data analysis and tabulation.

. North Outflow Sewer Project, Los Angeles, CA.: Cone Penetration test data

reduction, tabulation, filing and analysis.

. Dodger Stadium Expansion and Seismic Upgrading Project, Los Angeles, CA.:

Performed lab test data reduction and compilation, as well as slope

stability analysis using the computer software program Slope W.

Kangseo Soil Engineering Company, Limited

Seoul, South Korea

Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Aug. 97 to Aug. 98 (one-year contract)

. Residential Apartment Construction, Plant Construction Upgrades, and

Subway Expansion Projects, in Seoul, Korea and various other locations

throughout the Country: Geotechnical soil sampling, aided in the

surveying of boring locations, made geological cross-sections, topography

plots using the computer software program Surfer, pile bearing capacity

analysis using the software programs SPILE and COYLE, slope stability

analysis using the computer software programs PCMSTABLE and BISTAT, and

report preparation.

. Various Chemical Plants in Inchon, Korea. Aided in the installation of

more than 30 monitoring wells.

References:

Mr. Pablo Mendez

Korea Program Manger

PAE Korea Limited

541 Dowha-2 dong

Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea

Work ph.#: 822-***-****

Cell ph.#: 010-****-****

adx1fi@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Hubert Huh.

C41 Project Integrator

K-C PMC / CH2M Hill.

60 Nae-ri, Paengsung-eup

Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

Korea 451-802

Work Ph.#: (031-***-****

adx1fi@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Brian Griffin, P.Eng., Principal

Golder Associates, Ltd.

1000, 940-6th Avenue SW.

Calgary, Alberta

T2P 0G7 Canada

Work Ph.#: 403-***-****

Mr. Arnel Bicol, Senior, PE.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

URS Corporation / Dames & Moore

Suite 800, 911 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles, California

90017 USA.

Work Ph.#: 213-***-****

Mr. Oscar T. McConnell, PE.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Inc.

615 West Highland Avenue

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

15931 USA.

Work Ph.#: 814-***-****, X251

Mr. Kap Hee Lee, President

SAFE CnE Engineering, Ltd

280-21 Sungsu 2Ga 3-dong

Sungdong-gu, Seoul

Korea 133-632

Work Ph.#: (822-****-****

Ms. Sarah List, Manager, P.Eng.

Terracon Geotechnique, Ltd.

10208 Centennial Drive

Fort McMurray, Alberta

T9H 1Y5 Canada

Work Ph.#: 780-***-****

PEI Provincial Government

Montague, PEI, Canada

Grade Inspector

Aug. 95 to Oct. 95 (summer project)

. Montague Road Upgrade: Aided in the grade inspecting for road

construction for the Provincial Government.

Computer Background Proficient in the Following Programs

. Slope W / SLIDE

. PCMSTABLE5M, BISTAT

. gINT W

. SPILE, COYLE

. Plaxis

. Grapher 1.28, 2.03

. SURFER

. AutoCad

. Microsoft WORD

. Word Perfect 6.1

. Microsoft EXCEL

. Lotus 1-2-3

. Quattro-Pro



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